SYDNEY (REUTERS) – Two men from Australia and Britain who worked for an aid agency that helps to dispose of unexploded bombs were killed in…
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Feedback 'good' as more than 500 hawkers, food delivery riders get free Covid-19 tests
More than 500 stallholders, stall assistants and cleaners working at selected hawker centres and coffee shops in the Marine Parade area, along with food delivery…
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China's rejection of Taiwan buffer zone raises risk of clash
TAIPEI (BLOOMBERG) – China is ratcheting up the risk of military confrontation in the Taiwan Strait, as Beijing seeks to deter Taipei from continuing to…
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Malaysia's Covid-19 reproduction number highest in South-east Asian region on Sept 15, according to UK model
PETALING JAYA (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – Malaysia had the highest Covid-19 reproduction number (Rt) of 1.57 on Sept 15 among six other countries in…
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Thai protesters' plaque removed from near palace: Police
BANGKOK (REUTERS) – A plaque placed by Thai pro-democracy protesters near the Grand Palace in Bangkok that declared that Thailand belongs to the people and…
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Taj Mahal reopens even as India coronavirus cases soar
AGRA, INDIA (AFP) – The Taj Mahal reopens to visitors on Monday (Sept 21) in a symbolic business-as-usual gesture, even as India looks set to…
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Hiring process goes online amid Covid-19 pandemic; job seekers might face longer interview processes
With the coronavirus pandemic changing almost every aspect of life, job seekers are now having to adapt to companies’ new hiring processes. Going online in…
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Indonesia reports 3,989 new coronavirus infections, 105 deaths
JAKARTA (REUTERS) – Indonesia reported 3,989 new coronavirus cases on Sunday (Sept 20), taking the total to 244,676, data from the country’s health ministry showed.…
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South Koreans defy coronavirus to attend drive-in circus
SEOUL (AFP) – A clown juggled and acrobats launched themselves through the air above a stage in an open field in Seoul at the weekend…
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ByteDance says not aware of $6.8 billion education fund in TikTok deal
NINGBO, CHINA (REUTERS) – TikTok owner Bytedance said in a social media post on Sunday (Sept 20) that it was the first time it had…
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Women's position in Singapore has improved significantly, but some areas still 'work in progress': Shanmugam
SINGAPORE – Through collective efforts over the years, the position of women in Singapore society has improved significantly in areas such as education, representation in…
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Thai demonstrators challenge monarchy as huge protests escalate
Protest leaders submit their demands for reforms to police as they announce a major strike in October. Openly challenging the monarchy of Thai King Maha…
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South Korea police arrests defector trying to cross back to the North
SEOUL (REUTERS) – South Korean police said on Sunday (Sept 20) they had arrested a defector who tried to return to North Korea after a…
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Thai protesters on march to present letter for King demanding removal of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha
BANGKOK (REUTERS) – Thousands of protesters set off on a march in Thailand’s capital Bangkok on Sunday (Sept 20), saying that they would present their…
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